BS 5975(2008) : 2008

Foreword
Section 1: General
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviations and symbols
5 Legislation
Section 2: Procedural control of temporary works
6 Procedures
7 Appointment of the temporary works co-ordinator
   and the temporary works supervisor
8 Design brief
9 Design
10 Co-ordination and supervision of work on site
11 Checking on site
12 Alterations
13 Loading (bringing) the temporary works (into service)
14 Dismantling
Section 3: Falsework
15 General
16 Materials
17 Loads applied to falsework
18 Foundations and ground conditions
19 Design of falsework
20 Work on site
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Permissible stresses and
        modulus of elasticity for steel grades
        generally used in falsework
Annex B (normative) - Properties of components
        in tube and coupler falsework
Annex C (normative) - Initial testing, quality control
        and inspection of falsework equipment
Annex D (normative) - Data on material properties
Annex E (normative) - Wave forces
Annex F (normative) - Site investigations for foundations
        for falseworks
Annex G (informative) - Examples of design brief contents
Annex H (informative) - Forces from concrete on sloping
        soffits
Annex J (normative) - Design of steel beams at points of
        reaction or concentrated loads
Annex K (normative) - Effective lengths of steel members
        in compression
Annex L (informative) - Wind calculations for falsework
Annex M (normative) - Shielding factor eta for unclad
        falsework
Bibliography
Index

Provides recommendations and guidance on the procedural controls to be applied to all aspects of temporary works in the construction industry.